HOSPICE CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - HOSPICE AIDE
Company: Gentiva Hospice
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: September 29, 2024
Job Description:
Our CompanyGentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family -
an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and
personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us,
offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and
their families so they may make the most of every moment. We
believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better
care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower
nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible
employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting
difference in people's lives every day. - OverviewJoin us to make a
difference when life matters mostWe believe every day is an
opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable.
That's why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to
give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love.---As
a Full Time Hospice Aide, you will be eligible for:
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
- Wellness Program and Resources including:
- A dedicated Accolade Care Coordinator for personalized care
management support of all your healthcare needs
- Telemedicine Program
- Type 2 Diabetes Management Program via Virta Health
- A complete Joint and Spine Program with concierge services via
Nimble Orthopedics
- Generous Paid Time Off (plan increases with tenure) and 7 paid
holidays
- Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company contributions)
- 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Career growth opportunities available at both the branch and
corporate levels
- One on One Onboarding Program with a Nurse Preceptor
- Free Continuing Education Units
- Tuition Program that includes:
- Access to 280+ program at 25+ learning partners
- Online classes with flexible start dates
- Tuition reimbursement
- Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance,
and pet insurance
- Local and national award programs
- Referral bonus program
- Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program
- Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of
needAs a Hospice Aide/ Certified Nursing Assistant, you will:
- Report directly to the -Administrator, Executive Director or
Patient Care Manager Senior -and function under the direction,
instruction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or Clinical
Supervisor.
- Help the patient to maintain good personal hygiene.
- Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
- Prepare and serve light meals.
- Assist in feeding patient when needed.
- Assist the patient in ambulation.
- Assist with the safe use of a walker or wheelchair as taught
and supervised by the nurse.
- Assist with light housekeeping tasks such as emptying trash and
changing linens.
- Assist with certain treatments as ordered on the aide plan of
care and as allowable in state-specific regulations.
- Attempt to promote patient's mental alertness through
involvement in activities of interest.
- Give basic emotional and psychological support to the patient
and other members of the household.
- Report any change in the patient's mental or physical condition
or home situation to the Registered Nurse and members of the
interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrate basic care to the primary caregiver.
- Practice infection control measures and standard
precautions.
- Provide accurate documentation with visit itineraries
- Attend staff meetings.
- Participate in at least one Quality Improvement activity
yearly, as assigned by supervisor.
- Complete documentation in a timely manner as outlined in
orientation.About YouHospice Aide/ CNA Requirements:
- Hospice heart: compassionate, kind and empathetic to your
patients and their families.
- Comfortable providing care wherever the patient calls
"home".
- Demonstrate flexibility and composure while supporting others
in a time of crisis.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
- Six (6) months of patient care experience in hospice, home
health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology strongly preferred.
- Additional, preferred experience to help you be successful in a
hospice role: hospital Staff RN, Med Surg, PACU, Float pool, ER or
emergency room, critical care, acute care, cardiac, geriatric,
admissions, wound care, telemetry, nursing home or travel.
- Current driver's license and automobile insurance.
- Current CPR certificationGentiva is a family of
industry-leading hospice, palliative and personal care providers.
With more than 430 locations and thousands of compassionate
clinicians across 36 states, our place is by the side of those who
need us, offering assistance with daily living and helping patients
and their families manage the physical, emotional and spiritual
effects of serious illness or a terminal diagnosis. Gentiva's
corporate headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, with providers
delivering care across the U.S. Members of the Gentiva family
include Gentiva Hospice, Hospice Plus, Kindred Hospice, New Century
Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services,
SouthernCare New Beacon, Empatia Palliative Care; Gentiva Personal
Care, Girling Personal Care, The Home Option and Victorian Home
Care.Home Health Aide, Home Health Aid, Certified Nursing
Assistant, HHA Weekly Pay, CNA Weekly Pay, HHA, CNA, Hospice Aide,
Hospice Aid, Nurse AssistantWe Offer
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan,
Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
- Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
- Competitive Salaries
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Professional Growth and Development OpportunitiesLegalese
- This is a safety-sensitive position
- Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for
benefits
- Where applicable, employee must meet state specific
requirements
- We are proud to be an EEO employer
- We maintain a drug-free workplaceLocation Gentiva Hospice
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